General Motors (GM) is undergoing a significant shift in its vehicle production strategy, moving away from China and Mexico to a U.S. factory in Kansas. This move will result in the discontinuation of the Chevrolet Bolt EV, the sole vehicle currently manufactured at the Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas.
The decision to relocate production sites is influenced by both economic and political factors, particularly the impact of the Trump administration’s tariff policies and the termination of the federal EV tax credit, which previously offered up to $7,500 off qualifying electric vehicles. These policy changes have increased the costs associated with producing vehicles in China and Mexico for the U.S. market.
GM has confirmed that the next-generation Buick Envision, currently produced in China, will be relocated to the Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas starting in 2028. Additionally, the gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox, manufactured in Mexico, will move to the Kansas factory by mid-2027.
Despite the discontinuation of the Chevy Bolt EV, GM continues to offer other electric vehicle options, such as the electric Chevy Equinox and Chevy Blazer. The company’s future decisions regarding the Bolt’s production will likely depend on sales performance.
Source: TechCrunch